The Indian Private Ports & Terminals Association (IPPTA) , set up in January 2003 and registered as a not-for-profit industry body, under the Indian Societies Act,1980 and the Bombay Public Trusts Act,1950, was established with the vision;

“To be the apex association which will play a pivotal role in the Indian maritime industry by facilitating the development of a modern and vibrant port sector through the promotion of private ports and terminals which will co-exist and compete with state owned ports in a dynamic, healthy and level environment.”

And the following objectives;

To develop a strong business network to assist one another

To promote best practices amongst members

To liaise and interact with various govt. Bodies, statutory and legal entities to ensure tangible and non-tangible infrastructure is available to achieve the set goals

To interact with various agencies organisations to ensure that the combined voice of the association is heard, leading to better efficiency for trade.

To set up safety and related standards and take up programmes for protection of environment.